Author: Jim Monk

Trace Adkins, Uncle Kracker among lineup at 2026 Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair has unveiled its 2026 Grandstand Entertainment lineup. “We are incredibly excited about the diversity of this year’s grandstand lineup,” said Cody Cashman, CEO. “From our dirt series kicking things off over the first weekend, to fan-favorite shows like Hairball and Blackhawk, to new festival-style concert nights for both rock and…

Nine people displaced after south Fargo townhouse fire

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Multiple crews responded to a townhouse fire in Fargo early Tuesday morning. Battalion Chief Chris Rasmussen says the call to 4330 47th Street S. came in shortly after 1 a.m. “We got a call that there was a fire in a garage in a row of townhouses,” Rasmussen said. “Crews showed up, found the fire, extinguished it…

Government agencies served with preservation letters on behalf of Angela Lipps

FARGO (KVRR) – Several local, state and federal agencies have been ordered to preserve, or turn over documents in connection with a possible lawsuit seeking damages on behalf of Angela Lipps. Attorney Dane DeKrey says Fargo police, West Fargo police, Cass County, the Cass County Sheriff, Cass County States Attorney, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, U.S. Marshals Service and…

Dust explosion damages Cargill plant near Wahpeton, no injuries reported

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A dust explosion at the Cargill corn milling plant north of Wahpeton is under investigation. Richland County Emergency Management Director Brett Lambrecht says the initial call was for a hazardous materials incident. He says the Dwight Fire Department, Richland County Sheriff’s deputies and Wahpeton Breckenridge Ambulance responded to the plant. The Wahpeton Fire Department was placed…

Fargo City Commissioner ‘extremely disappointed’ in release of police chief’s retirement announcement

Denise KolpackFARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo city commissioner doesn’t like how city leaders handled the release of information surrounding the retirement of Police Chief Dave Zibolski. “City Hall must do better. I am extremely disappointed in how this news reached the public and the City Commission,” Commissioner Denise Kolpack wrote in a social media post. “City Administration should have communicated…

Feds serve gun & drug-related search warrant at gun dealer in Galesburg, North Dakota

GALESBURG, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Federal Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives agents and other law enforcement agencies have served a warrant at a federally licensed gun dealer in Galesburg southwest of Hillsboro. The court-ordered search of Wika Arms is related to firearms and drug violations. Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt says his office assisted with the search. The Cass County Drug…

12 people displaced following house fire in Hankinson

HANKINSON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – No one was hurt in a house fire in Hankinson Thursday night. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says dispatch received a call just before 10 p.m. for a possible fire in an attic of the home at 307 4th Avenue SW. Richland County Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says 4 adults and 8 children are displaced. “They…